Exploring the needs of animals and the role of animal sanctuaries.

Pupils watch the Meet the Animals! film, discuss the needs of animals and the role of animal sanctuaries. They make a model animal sanctuary diorama using a card template.
Learning to identify and name a variety of common animals found in an animal sanctuary context and the habitats in which they thrive. Understanding the importance of extending compassion and care toward others. Appreciating humans’ shared responsibility for caring for the living beings with which we share our world.
Animal Sanctuary Diorama
• Make your own sanctuary lesson plan 1
• A3 card animal sanctuary diorama base
• A3 paper animal sanctuary diorama panels
• Sheet of animals and figures for sanctuary diorama
• Instructions for animal sanctuary diorama
• Improvement ideas PowerPoint slide




Exploring the needs of animals and the role of animal sanctuaries.
Learning that animals may give birth to young who are cared for and grow into adults
Appreciating that animals have needs and that we have a responsibility to meet them.
Pupils work in pairs or small groups to carry out a study of an animal sanctuary using information gathered online and/or during a visit.
Pupils are introduced to the concept of the ‘five freedoms’ in animal welfare.
Pupils use various sources to learn about the true story of a pig named Priscilla who helped rescue a boy from a lake.
Pupils are prompted to discuss a sequence featuring Jay Wilde, who talks about finding a new home for his cows after deciding he no longer wanted to continue as a cattle farmer.
To understand what intensive animal farming involves and to appreciate its impacts on animal welfare.